West Boylston Happenings

Friday

Feb 1, 2013 at 10:58 AMFeb 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Donations are still ebing accepted for the new recycle building at the Wachusett Regional Recycling Center in West Boylston is expected to be open by February. Wachusett Earthday is still in need of about $6,000 to complete the building. Wachusett Earthday encourages donations made to Wachusett Earthday, Box 593, Holden, MA 01520.

Books and Blankies will be held Thursdays, Jan. 31, and Feb. 7 and 14 at 9:15 p.m. and 10:15 a.m. at Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. This 45-minute program is for children from 18 months to 3 years old. It involves rhymes, parachute play, instruments, etc, to foster emergent learning skills

After-school West African drum ensemble, with Mike Rinker, will meet from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 28 through March 25 in the Major Edwards music room. Rinker is a graduate of Berklee Music College, who holds a masters degree in music education from the University of Texas at Austin. He has traveled to Guineau and Ghana several times to study and play. Cost is $60. Pre-registration required. Contact Mark Baldi at (508) 835-6489 or arts@wbaf.org.

Handmade Valentines, led by MaryEllen Cocks, is Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Beaman Library, 8 Newton St. Fee is $10 and includes materials; bring scissors. This class is limited to those 12 and up. Pre-registration is required. Call Mark Baldi at (508) 835-6489 or email arts@wbaf.org.

West Boylston Veterans' Agent Kerri Ciccarelli will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m., to meet with veterans and/or their spouses about available benefits. For information, or to make an appointment, call the Senior Center at (508) 835-6916.

Teen Book Group members wanted at Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St., for its middle school Pizza and Pages Book Discussion Group. The group is for readers, in grades 6 through 8, who are interested in joining with others in reading and talking about a book every six weeks. The meetings are held in the evening, usually on a Thursday. Pizza is provided by The Friends of the Beaman Library group. Call Sue Gomes at (508) 835-3711 for information or to sign up. The first meeting will be held in late January. The ongoing high school book group welcomes new members as well.

Zumba gold, with Parks and Recreation, will run for six weeks from Jan. 30 to March 13 (No class Feb. 27), and again March 20 through April 24. Led by Sharon Dwelley, class will meet at the First congregational Church, 26 Central St., at 9 a.m. Cost is $60 per six-week session, $50 for seniors. Download the registration form from the Parks and Recreation page at www.westboylston-ma.gov. For information, contact Parks and Recreation at (508) 835-2164, (617) 312-9258 or parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

'Souper Bowl' Saturday is Saturday, Feb. 2, at 12:30 p.m., at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. Bring soup, stew, or chili with its recipe and the library will provide the bread and dessert.

Edible Valentines will be made Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 7:45 p.m., at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St.. The library will provide cupcake and candy materials. Each participant will be given four cupcakes to frost and decorate. You will also be able to decorate candy pops. Judges will decide which are the best based on creativity and neatness. Call the library for more information: (508) 835-3711.

Hypnosis Gone Wild, with hypno-therapist/hypnotist Dan Candell, who has performed throughout the country, at the West Boylston Middle/High School Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. This program is sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation. Admission is $7 for students, $10 for adults.

A Valentine's Day Dance, sponsored by the West Boylston Athletic Association, will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the American Legion Post 204, 159 Hartwell St. Music by D.J. Jim Cahn, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Cost is $25 per person.

Wachusett Reservoir Art Path 2013 will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a self-guided tour of artist and artisans studios, shops and museums in West Boylston, Boylston and Clinton. For information and directions, go to www.wbaf.org.

Bereavement Support Group sponsored by Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, a six-session bereavement support group beginning Monday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 111 Worcester St. For information or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions), call John and Renate Isbell at (508) 835-3286.

The next West Boylston Arts Foundation meeting will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the faculty room at West Boylston High School. Much of the organization's efforts are directed at enhancing arts and music at Major Edwards Elementary School. It is seeking Major Edwards parents as liaisons to help strengthen the outreach with the school community. It needs help to continue to be able to offer the support to elementary arts and music. If interested, contact arts@wbaf.org or come to a meeting, scheduled very second Tuesday of the month.

Nursery School Open House at the West Boylston Community Nursery School, on 26 Central St., on Feb. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. The nursery serves children ages 15 months to 7 years. Full and half day classes are available, its hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

A Valentine sweetheart tea will be held at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 1:15 p.m. Tea Master Carol McGuiggan lead a tea tasting to introduce attendees to different teas. Pastries will also be served. Cups are available, but if you have a favorite, you are welcome to bring it. Reserve a spot by Feb. 12: (508) 835-6916.

Snowshoeing program with snowshoes will be provided for all participants while their proper use and fitting will be discussed, along with other equipment, clothing and safety issues that are important to keep you safe and comfortable outdoors in the winter. The program will be on Feb. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., on the grounds surrounding the Middle/High School. The cost is $15. Registration ends Feb. 15. Register by email with Parks and Recreation at parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

Hip Hop Dance Class is open to children in grades 3 through 5.Students are welcome to come to one or the other (or both) classes! Just wear comfortable clothing. The classes are Feb. 19 and 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Major Edwards gym. The cost is $20 and registration ends Feb. 15. Register by email with Parks and Recreation at parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

A skating party will be hosted by Parks and Recreation on the Town Common on Feb. 17 (snow date Feb. 24) from 3 to 5 p.m. This program is free and open to West Boylston residents only. Enjoy skating, then sit by the warm fire for some hot chocolate. Register by email with Parks and Recreation at parks@westboylston-ma.gov by Feb. 10.

Youth softball registrations are being accepted for girls in kindergarten through grade 6. Download the registration forms at www.westboylstonsports.com/softball/girlssoftball.htm. Deadline is Feb. 15. For more information, contact Sarah Latorre at latorre1129@charter.net, or (508) 769-8977.

Days of Play for children ages 5 through 11. They will play in the gym, do arts and crafts, play with legos and more. The program February vacation, Feb. 19 through 22 and of April vacation, April 16 through 19. The program is from 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. ad the cost: is $30 a day for full day $20 a day for a half day. You may register for half day mornings or afternoons 8:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. The registration deadline for the week of February vacation is Feb. 15 and April 10 for April vacation. It will be held at the Major Edwards Elementary School. Register by email with Parks and Recreation at parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

Ukulele 101 with Jim Webster, of Nashua River Instruments, returns to Beaman Library, 8 Newton St., on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Webster will teach fundamentals and a few chords to get attendees strumming songs on the ukulele in no time. For more information about Webster, or Nashua River Instruments, visit www.nashuariverinstruments.com Participants should bring their own ukuleles if they have one; if not ukes, and possibly pandoleles, will be available for use. Cost is $10. Pre-registration is required. Email arts@wbaf.org, or call Mark Baldi at (508) 835-6489 to register. Proceeds to be used to support school arts and music programs.

Posh Polish for Seniors by members of the Beaman Library Teen Group will help seniors get their nails done on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St.

Engineering Fundamentals With Legos for grades 3 through 5. Students will apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars and the Battletrack. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. The program will be held Tuesdays, Feb. 26 through April 2, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. The cost is $110 and registration ends Feb. 21 or until full. It will he be held at the Middle/High School library. Register by email with Parks and Recreation at parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

Winter Family Fun Show, with Ben Rudnick and Friends, along with Magician Tim Wilder, is Saturday, Feb. 23, in the West Boylston High School auditorium, at 2 p.m. Admission is $5. For information, go to wbaf.org.

Staying safe at home for seniors will be discussed at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. Pam Stewart, physical therapist from Christopher House of Worcester, will lead the informative and interactive session. Test your knowledge and learn a few new things. There will be door prizes and other free giveaways. Desert will be served. Call to reserve a seat: (508) 835-6916.

Author Maryanne O'Hara will be at Beaman Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, to talk about her debut novel, “Cascade,” and the human cost of water. “Cascade” takes place in central Massachusetts town during the Great Depression that is about to be flooded to create a water source for Boston. This program is sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation.

Visual Arts Scholarship Application Available after the passing of the WBAF's friend, artist Emily Boosahda, the Foundation and her family established the Emily and Leo Boosahda Visual Arts Scholarship will award $500 to a graduating high school senior that is continuing to study visual arts. Mrs. Boosahda taught art to generations of West Boylston High School students and her husband, Leo, supported his wife and the arts with all his heart. Applications are due by the end of February. The scholarship application can be found online at www.wbaf.org.

Days of play returns for four days during February vacation, Tuesday Feb. 19 through Friday Feb. 22. This program, held at Major Edwards, is for children ages 5 to 11. No video games, no television, just fun, including games in the gym, arts and crafts, LEGOS and outside play. Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per day for full day, or $20 per day for half-day (either 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 3 p.m.) Register by Feb. 15. Download the form from the Parks and Recreation page at www.westboylston-ma.gov. For information, contact Parks and Recreation at (508) 835-2164, (617) 312-9258 or parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

A Hip Hop dance class for children in grades 3 to 5 will be held Tuesday Feb. 19 and Thursday Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Major Edwards Elementary School, 70 Crescent St. Learn dance moves like The Brooklyn, Hook Step, Top Rock or The Patrick and others. Students are welcome to one or both classes. Wear comfortable clothing. Cost is $20. Register with Parks and Recreation by Feb. 15. Download the form from the Parks and Recreation page at www.westboylston-ma.gov. For information, contact Parks and Recreation at (508) 835-2164, (617) 312-9258 or parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

Snowshoeing with Parks and Recreation returns Thursday, Feb. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Session takes place on the grounds around the middle/high school, 125 Crescent St. Snowshoes will be provided for all participants, while their proper use and fitting will be discussed, along with other equipment, clothing and safety issues important to keep you safe and comfortable outdoors in the winter. Register with Parks and Recreation by Feb. 15. Download the form from the Parks and Recreation page at www.westboylston-ma.gov. For information, contact Parks and Recreation at (508) 835-2164, (617) 312-9258 or parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

Hands on Fun for children ages 3 through 5 years-old. Since it is a drop-off program, the children must be potty trained. The dates are Feb. 28 and March 7, 14, and 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration ends Feb. 21 or until full. The cost is $55 and the location is Community Nursery School, at the First Congregational Church. Download the form from the Parks and Recreation page at www.westboylston-ma.gov. For information, contact Parks and Recreation at (508) 835-2164, (617) 312-9258 or parks@westboylston-ma.gov.

The Happy Travelers of West Boylston group meets monthly at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St. Meetings are open to residents 50 and older from West Boylston and surrounding towns. Pick up a trip brochure at the center, at the Shrewsbury Senior Center or contact Gladys Merrow, (508) 835-4312. The following one day trips have been planned: Boston Flower show and five course luncheon at Maggiano's, Saturday, March 16, $83 per person; The Don Who Show at Wrights Farm Restaurant, Friday, April 19, $57 per person; Wrights WWII Museum, luncheon at Wolfeboro Inn and a cruise, Tuesday, May 21, $82 per person; West point guided tour and Hudson River cruise, buffet lunch at the Hotel Thayer, Saturday, June 22, $114 per person. The following overnight trips have been planned: Washington D.C. – An American Experience, April 4 through 7, $479 per person, double occupancy. Cost includes driver gratuity, insurance waiver optional.

The 2012 West Boylston Arts Foundation ornament is now on sale. This year's design is a candy cane. Each ornament is hand-crafted and unique, and limited in quantity. Cost is $5 each. Ornaments can be found at West Boylston Insurance, Whitetail Greenery or by contacting Mark Baldi at (508) 835-6489, or arts@wbaf.org.

Adult Book Discussion Group meets monthly at Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. Meetings are Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Books are available at the circulation desk one month in advance but titles may change depending on availability. Call the library to confirm the title for any given meeting. Upcoming discussions include: Feb 21, “Stuffed: Adventures of a Restaurant Family.”

Triad House Numbering Program is designed to assist all emergency personnel in identifying residences that currently do not have a numbered address on their homes. Their Community Service Department will create a custom wooden sign with reflective numbers that will be delivered to your local Senior Center for your pick up. The signs can then be placed on the front of your home or the end of your driveway. Applications are available at the West Boylston Senior Center (508) 835-6916.

Senior Center inclement weather policy: The Senior Center will be closed on days the West Boylston Schools are closed. On those days, there will be no Meals on Wheels, no meals or programs at the Senior Center, and no transportation. There may also be days when schools are in session, and snow begins to fall and the road conditions deteriorate. In these cases, the van may be taken off the road. School cancellations can be heard on WTAG, 580 AM on the radio, and on the Boston television stations. Call Marcia Cairns with questions or concerns at (508) 835-6916.

Tai Chi at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., is Mondays at 9 a.m. The cost of each class is $3 per person. Space is limited, call (508) 835-6916 to reserve your spot

Zumba Gold at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., is Mondays, at 10 a.m. The cost is $3 per class. Space is limited, call (508) 835-6916 to reserve your spot.

The Second Chance Thrift Shop, 26 Central St., is open Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Happy Travelers of West Boylston group meets monthly at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St. Meetings are open to residents 50 and older from West Boylston and surrounding towns. Pick up a trip at the center, at the Shrewsbury Senior Center or contact Gladys Merrow directly at (508) 835-4312.

A Knitting, crocheting and crafts meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m., at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St. Learn how to knit or crochet, or bring a project of your choosing to work on during the class. Coffee is provided.

The Italian Conversation Circle (Circolo di Conversazione) meets on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Muriel Stiles Reading Room of the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. Perk up your Italian language skills with this group. The only requisite for attending the circolo is to try speak only Italian for the two-hour session. All self-taught learners, students, travelers, opera lovers, heritage Italian speakers are welcome. This year, the library has introduced Mango, online language software that lets speakers compare their speech to that of a native speaker. For information, call Isabel at (508) 835-3912, or e-mail info@circolodiconversazione.org.

The SHINE program provides free and confidential Medicare counseling. Counselors Margaret Farwell and John Quigley are available the third Friday of each month at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., from 9 a.m. to noon. They can help with understanding the Medicare. Those about to turn age 65 should make an appointment to discuss health care plan changes. Call the Senior Center at (508) 835-6916. Bring Medicare card, a list of prescriptions, and other medical information to the appointment. Access SHINE chat line on the second Tuesday of each month. Go to www.SeniorConnection.org, and click on Connection for Caregiver button. Then click on the Support Groups and Chats button. Create a username and password, log in and click on SHINE.

A bereavement support group will meet at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden, on the second Monday of each month. The group is facilitated by Carol Recchion and is open to West Boylston residents. For more information, call (774) 258-1468.

Elder Community Services Program is looking for volunteers for their tax work off program. In particular, they are looking for some one to work in an office doing filing. If interested, call Marcia at (508) 835-6916.

Prescription advantage is a state-run program to help seniors pay for prescription drugs. If you are paying very high prices for your medications, you may be eligible. Eligibility requirements include: age 65 or older, eligible for Medicare, and enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug program. You must not have a gross income exceeding $54,450 if single and $73,550 if married. If you think you are eligible, call Marcia and make and appointment to apply as (508) 835-6916.

Van service: The West Boylston Council on Aging operates a van owned by the WRTA for ages 59 and older and for disabled of all ages. Service is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., with curb to curb service with trips to Stop & Shop or Price Chopper on Tuesday from 12:45 to 2 p.m., and Walmart on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Trips are made daily to West Boylston and Worcester; and to Holden on Thursdays. The van is available for hairdresser, barber, dental, and medical appointments in West Boylston, and to the bank and pharmacy when needed, along with trips to the Senior Center. Fares are $1 round trip to the Senior Center, and $2 round trip anywhere in West Boylston, and $2.50 round trip to Worcester. For more information or to book a ride, call the center at (508) 835-6916.

Wii bowling, with Diana Engelbart, is held at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., each Friday at 10 a.m. Wii is a video game system that uses body movement to play. No experience is necessary and it can be played while sitting down. Socialize, exercise and perhaps stay for lunch. Lunch can be reserved up to two days in advance.

Registration forms for Parks and Recreation programs can be found online at www.westboylston.com. Interested residents may download the forms from the website and mail them to the address listed on the form. For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation link, or “like” the department's Facebook page for regular updates.

The housing authority seeks volunteers to help with outdoor chores, like tending flowers, trimming shrubbery and raking, and also minor indoor tasks, like helping to clean and prepare apartments for new tenants. If you can help, call Executive Director Anita Sullivan at (508) 835-6060 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or leave a message with contact information.

Book sale donations are still being accepted by the Friends of the Beaman Memorial Library group. The Friends will now have a permanent table in the library for the sale of used books and other items. The Friends are looking for donations of gently-used soft and hardcover books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and puzzles for the annual sale. The Friends do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, vinyl record albums or moldy, musty or damaged items.

The Senior Center has an immediate need for help in the kitchen weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Volunteers will assist with packaging food to be delivered by the caterer for Meals on Wheels and filling delivery bags for the drivers. Also, they will help serve meals in-house to congregate meal participants. Those interested should call (508) 835-6916, or stop in and see Marcia Cairns at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St.

Meals on Wheels drivers are needed: Currently, there is the need for one volunteer to deliver a route on Wednesdays. This route will take one or two hours a week. Contact Marcia at the Senior Center at (508) 835-6916. There is also a need for substitute drivers when regular drivers are unavailable.

Fitness with Marty is at the Senor Center, 127 Hartwell St., Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The one hour class is free.

Play pitch at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Marcia if you need a ride at: (508) 835-6916.

Join the Bridge Group at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St., on Mondays at 9 or 10 a.m. The group will start when enough people are signed up. Call Marcia at (508) 835-6916 if interested in playing.

The Cribbage Group meets every Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St. The group will teach new members how to play.

Boy Scout Troop 151 can and bottle drives are held on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Major Edwards Elementary School, 70 Crescent St.

Museum passes are available at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. Beat cabin fever with a free or reduced admission to: Higgins Armory Museum, in Worcester; The Ecotarium, in Worcester; Tower Hill Botanic Garden, in Boylston; Roger Williams Park Zoo, in Providence, R.I.; Mystic Aquarium, in Mystic, Conn.; the Worcester Art Museum; and the Boston Museum of Fine Art. Call the library, (508) 835-3711, to reserve a date or log onto beamanlibrary.org/services.

Adult book chat groups meet at Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St., on the third Thursday of the month. The afternoon group meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The evening group meets at 6:30 p.m. Call (508) 835-3711 to confirm the title of the book or stop by the library. Copies of the books to be discussed are available at the circulation desk.

Posting of part-time jobs is a service of the West Boylston High School for its students. Businesses that have available positions are invited to submit their information through Tara Vavruska at (508) 835-4475, ext. 415, or by fax to (508) 835-3925. Include the name of the business.

The Adopt-a-Magazine-Program of Beaman Memorial Library is open for families or businesses that wish to help the library supplement its subscription costs. The library purchases subscriptions to over 70 magazines and newspapers on a wide variety of subjects, for all ages and interests, as well as some in formats suitable for those with impaired vision. The library hopes to supplement municipal funding with individual donations in order to maintain this service at current levels. Anyone interested in participating program may do so by stopping by the library during regular business hours or making a pledge by phone at (508) 835-3711.

The West Boylston Community Food Pantry, 26 Central St., is in need of donations of paper products, like toilet paper and paper towels, as well as food items. The pantry is open every third Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Regional Recycling Center is open every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 a.m. for full general collections. The center is located at 131 Raymond Huntington Highway. Information about fees and what items will be taken can be found on the town website, www.westboylston.com, or at Wachusett Earthday's site: www.wachusettearthday.org. For information by phone, contact Colleen Abrams at (508) 829-3954.

The Senior Center is looking for help in the kitchen on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Volunteers will assist with packaging food to be delivered by the caterer for Meals on Wheels and filling delivery bags for the drivers. Also, they will help serve meals in-house to congregate meal participants. Those interested should call (508) 835-6916, or stop in and see Marcia Cairns at the Senior Center, 127 Hartwell St.

Residents Age 60 or Older May Qualify for Food Stamps. There are no maximum income guidelines for seniors and most households are no longer subject to assets limits. Call Marcia Cairns at the Senior Center at (508) 835-6916 for an appointment if you think you may be eligible.

West Boylston Child Find: The schools wish to identify all West Boylston children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21 years, who may be in need of special education services, and who have not graduated from high school. Additionally, the school district wishes to identify any children who may be currently homeless and therefore have certain educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento Act was reauthorized by Congress in 2001 under the No Child Left Behind Act. It defines homeless children as those “who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.” Anyone who can identify a child with a disability or a child without a permanent home who is not receiving educational services, should have the parents or any interested person contact the West Boylston Special Education Department at (508) 835-3391.

Scouting groups designed for boys with Autism, ADD, ADHD and other non-verbal learning disabilities are run out of New Horizon Karate, 360 West Boylston St. Groups include: Cub Scout Pack, for boys age 7 to 10 or grade 1 to 5, parents and leaders are needed to help; Boy Scout Troop, for boys ages 11 to 17 for grades 6 to 10, parents and leaders are needed. This group will focus on hiking and camping; Venturing Crew, for young men aged 14 to 20, or grade 9 to the second year of college. This group stresses personal and group responsibility. For information, call (508) 852-3333.

The 2011 Annual Water Quality report is available. This document contains information on the district's water quality, as well as other important information. Copies of the report have been mailed directly to all Water District customers. Additional copies may be obtained at the West Boylston Water District office, 183 Worcester St., or online at www.westboylstonwater.org. The office may be reached by phone at (508) 835-3025.

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